Alli & Ali

Spill the wine

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Let’s start by setting the stage:

I’m very proud (and a little bit blushing) to bring you a drink of wine from my latest sponsor!  Carrie’s Lingerie brings us Megan in wine, to be precise.

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Megan comes in Omega appliers for your favourite mesh body as well as standard SL system layers, with an optional little prim skirt.

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Is there any clothing item sexier than backseam stockings?  Well, it’s a very short list, if there is such a thing.

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Megan comes with so many options!  There is a bra, corset, and underbust corset for the top (I’m not showing you the underbust corset!!!)  You also may select stockings, garter, and panties independently for the bottoms. 
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And yes, perhaps I might just have to keep sharing some music, thanks to the wonderful Whitburn Blackburn.

Mahalo, and aloha!

Pink world

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Sometimes you just need to do something different.

In search of that ‘different’, my good friend Whit has decided to stop blogging after two years, and she’s been an inspiration to me here.  I can’t tell you how much I’ll miss her wit (heh) and her mentoring.  One of the things that she always enjoyed was pairing music with her fashion posts… so in her honour, a song from an obscure little band that I don’t know if anyone else has ever heard.  🙂

For me, ‘different’ is a little bit less dramatic – but only a little bit!  Solas at Blue Moon Enterprises brings Darcy to Fair Play for the month of March.  Darcy is available in Slink and SL fitmesh, and it’s perfect!
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Light pink typically does not go so well with my colouring, so a little trip to the salon was necessary.  Blond?  well, it’s something different.

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Blue Moon also offers the Rose Crown as a lovely little gotcha gift, available only at Fair Play.

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I’m going to go back to my ginger, but it is certainly a bit different seeing myself as a blond.  It’s amazing how strongly little things – hair and eye colour for an avatar – can change the way you see yourself — or at least, the way that I see myself.  In any case, be sure to stop by Fair Play before this lovely little number disappears!

Mahalo, and aloha!

Lost in the mist

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This week’s group gift from The White Armoury is the lovely Mists of Arador.  It’s a lovely all-mesh gown in separate top  and skirt pieces, with optional puffy sleeves, as well as matching bracelets and a brooch at the waist.

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  • The White Armory – Mists of Arador – Denalia gown (group gift, 2016/03/06)
  • Chez GiGi – Monaco Gold Evening Sandals
  • Spyralle – Summer Leaf  necklace and earrings

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In this day and age, I always test first against my Slink Physique mesh body. That is how I feel that I look my best!  I have no problem with the standard SL body, although I’m loathe to use SL hands or feet.

Arador was not specifically designed for mesh body: it features the standard five mesh sizes plus a SL fitmesh size.  I find that the XS fits the Physique body best, while the SL avatar works well with the XXS.

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As with many similar meshes, I have problems with the straps on mesh tops/gowns at my shoulders: they sink beneath the skin on the Physique, and are too thin to use alpha zones.  I haven’t shown that here (the rear view shown below is with the standard SL avatar body), but long hair easily hides the glitch.

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It really is a fine gown, and a lovely addition to my wardobe.  Mahalo to The White Armory for such a fine gift!

Mahalo, my friends, and aloha!

Stars swirl like snowflakes

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Despite warmer temps somewhere, it is winter yet.

The White Armory knows…. and brings a weekly group gift for us, a gift of Winter Starlight.  I know I teased you last week with a White Armory gift that had just gone off, but this one is there in-store for you right now, for the next week!
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Winter Starlight consists of standard layers and mesh and prim pieces.  I do love prim skirts, they swirl and flutter so prettily!  The overskirt for this is transparent with sparkling stars that flutter around me like fireflies, like snowflakes.

The wings are non-scripted but quite beautiful, and have a natural wave to them as you move, walk, or dance.  They come in both glow and non-glow options.

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I would be remiss not to mention this new updo, on special now at Alli & Ali, at half-price for group members!

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One more, my favourite, a little slice of contrasts….

“I am grey, I stand between the candle and the star –

we are grey, we stand between the darkness and the light.”

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Mahalo, my friends, and aloha!

A Maiden’s Gown

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Ohhh, I’m a horrible tease, and I apologise in advance – but more on that at the end of this.

You may have noticed, I’m a bit of a sucker for medieval or faerie-inspired clothing.  I accumulate far more than I can ever wear, but that doesn’t stop me!   Last week’s  group gift from The White Armory is a wonderful addition to my wardrobe.  The Maiden of E’na Dorei gown is fitmesh, with add-on flexi sleeves.

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The fitmesh is designed for the standard SL avatar, and not the Physique or Lara.  Nevertheless, it fit my Physique body quite well, with just a little use of the alpha zones.
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I love the details, they really make any outfit of this nature!  Now, why am I a tease?  Because I just found out that The White Armory changes their group gifts frequently, so this lovely item is no longer offered.  What’s the moral, then?  Make them one of your regular stops!  You’ll hate to miss out on their next one!   So please stop by and take a look.

Mahalo and aloha, my friends!

A Queen for my Heart

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I must admit, Valentine’s Day has never been my favourite occasion.  As a child, waiting to see who would leave you little paper notes and treats: were they hastily scribbled or carefully written?  And as we grow older, it only becomes more laden with drama.   But what’s else should we expect for a holiday commemorating a Chicago gangland massacre?

Put aside your wary eye: Blue Moon Enterprises has something to make you smile for this Valentine’s Day.  Solas brings us the Queen of Hearts, a beautiful regal mesh gown and collar, perfect for the ball.

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As with all of Blue Moon’s work, the attention to detail is exquisite.  The embroidery on the front panel is luxurious, and I love the detail on the sleeves, particularly the laces.
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You’ll need a good updo to work with the high collar.  Plenty of pins, please!

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Slip the collar off, and a gown suited for a queen takes on a softer look.  I’ve also added the necklace that matches my earrings, from Two Sisters Treasures.  The For Her Heart set was a group gift at that point, and does not appear to be available for sale currently, but it’s been one of my favourites, and a definite go-to.

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I particularly like that the hearts, while present, are somewhat understated (at least, by my eye).  It’s not limited to February wear!

Perhaps I might get to like V-Day after all.  All the same, I think I’ll avoid urban alleys this month.

Whoever you share this holiday with – that special woman, man, partner, friend, cat, dog, I wish you happiness!

And the Queen for my Heart?  Of her there should be no doubt.

Aloha, my friends!

Victorian Charm

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Well, it’s been a busy few weeks, but I finally managed to get the latest gift from Blue Moon Enterprises!  Lady Charming is a lovely all-mesh skirt and jacket, with independent ruffles at the wrist, a lovely gauzy scarf, and a fine top hat to cap it all off!

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Hats are always tough in SL, but Lady Charming’s top hat is not hard to fit well – although a good choice of hairstyle is important!

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Despite the chill, I thought I’d doff my hat, and tie my hair up in a ribbon.  The ribbon is HUD-driven, and comes with A&A’s Evelyne hairstyle.  I really love this cut, it’s just a bit sassy, and perfect for costumes from Steampunk to Flapper (as you’ve seen here before), or just wearing around the town.
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This gift has been around all January, so time is likely running out!  Stop by Blue Moon, you won’t be disappointed by the steampunk and fantasy apparel!

Aloha, all!

Pure Goddess

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No, not me!  But Bellydance Goddess offers the lovely Pure as a group gift right now.  And it is divine!

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Pure comes with both a thong and a hip wrap appliers.  The wrap is definitely its own form of sexy!

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Pure comes with Omega appliers for the top, thong and waist wrap, and mesh accoutrements (belt, headpiece, chestpiece, bangles). The mesh belt includes the silks and comes with a resize script, although it can be tricky to fit just right to your hips!  Pure also includes bracelets which are not resizable, unfortunately, and were way too big for this girl.  Fortunately, I had a lovely set of bangles that were perfectly appropriate from the lovely Aditi saree from RaMp, and those together with some anklets from Cazimi rounded out this lovely outfit!

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Now, I really need to go practice my bellydance!  A hui hou kākou, my friends!


A touch of the orient

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I love the serene beauty of the Orient, and Dressed by Lexi brings us a wonderful little special priced just right as a current promotion!  The satiny Narcissus comes in four colours and has just been updated with Omega appliers and repriced for a limited time!

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I have to show off this lovely sim.  Japan Momiji is a beautiful little slice of Japan, and the perfect venue to show off this little neg!  I had a thrill of a time wandering around exploring!

After wandering around in my favourite sandals, I made sure to take off my shoes before entering buildings.

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Narcissus includes standard layer negligeé and thong with Omega appliers available separately, with mesh pieces for ribbons/flowers at the hip, and skirt elements, as well as sticks for your hair.  They’re beautifully detailed!

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To be quite honest, I’m sure that Narcissus is not entirely appropriate for wearing in the public, and I hope I did not violate cultural mores.  But it was just me and the sea there this morning, so if you don’t tell, hopefully no one will mind.

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I’m so excited to see Lexi re-releasing standard layers as Omega appliers, and I can’t wait to see what she comes out with next!

I understand that in Japan, “sayonara” is actually not common, and that among friends it is more common to say “mata ne”.  So, mata ne!  Aloha!

Sleepytime

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It’s time for bed… and Fi’s Creations brings us the Hitchhiker’s Pyj, snuggly footie pyjamas for the Hunt for Your Inner Slut 13 hunt!  The hunt runs from January 15 until February 15, just in time for the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre!  I mean, Valentine’s Day.

Yawn, and a big stretch… I think that it’s time to get to bed!

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  • Fi’s Creations – The Hitchhiker’s Pyj (Hunt for Your Inner Slut 13 Hunt Gift)

I just don’t sleep well without a bedtime story.  Tonight it’s Verschuur & Kellermann’s “Galactic and Extragalactic Radio Astronomy”, but just the one chapter on masers.  I need to remind myself of a few things.
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The pjs are 100% mesh, and come in five standard sizes with an alpha, but work just fine for a masked mesh body.  They’re perfect for a cold winter’s night!

Fi_HitchhikersPJs_002I can’t keep my eyes open any longer.  Blue will wake me when she gets home.  Sweet dreams to you all!  A hui hou!